Married At First Sight UK star Mel Schilling has died.

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Married At First Sight UK star Mel Schilling has passed away after losing her battle with cancer.

The reality TV personality was 54 years old. According to her family, she died “surrounded by love”, as shared in a statement on Instagram.

CPL Productions, the company behind Married at First Sight UK, said: “All at CPL were deeply saddened to hear of the death of our beloved friend and colleague, Mel Schilling.

“Over many years, many of us have been privileged to work with Mel on Married At First Sight, and her loss today will come as a tremendous sadness to all who knew her.

“Mel went far beyond being just a fantastic on-screen presenter; she was a friend to CPL, and to many of us who worked with her.

“We send our love and heartfelt condolences at this incredibly difficult time to Mel’s family, friends, and all who were close to her. She will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives she touched.”

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